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(A little overdue, but noticed direct support for the Japanese GameCube version being only sold online - it was right there in the Hyrule Historia, left over from translation (the "temporary cancellation" part is something I seem to have misheard, though).)
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''Twilight Princess'' occurs some centuries after ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', due to a number of events which occurred in the days of the Hero of Time (''Ocarina of Time''/''Majora's Mask'' [[Link]]), during what is known as the "Child Timeline". After defeating Ganon in ''Ocarina of Time''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "adult ending", Link was sent back through time by Princess Zelda to relive his sacrificed childhood and divert the past Hyrule away from its terrible future. In the past, Link's knowledge of Ganon's plans led to his capture, following an unsuccessful invasion of Hyrule. Ganon was taken then by the [[Sage]]s to the [[Arbiter's Grounds]] to be executed.<ref>{{Cite|He was the leader of a band of thieves who invaded Hyrule in the hopes of establishing dominion over the Sacred Realm. He was known as a demon thief, an evil-magic wielder renowned for his ruthlessness... But he was blind... In all of his fury and might, he was blind to any danger, and thus was exposed, subdued, and brought to justice.|Sages|TP}}</ref> This event took place several years after ''Ocarina of Time''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "child ending" and the events of ''Majora's Mask''.
''Twilight Princess'' occurs some centuries after ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', due to a number of events which occurred in the days of the Hero of Time (''Ocarina of Time''/''Majora's Mask'' [[Link]]), during what is known as the "Child Timeline". After defeating Ganon in ''Ocarina of Time''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "adult ending", Link was sent back through time by Princess Zelda to relive his sacrificed childhood and divert the past Hyrule away from its terrible future. In the past, Link's knowledge of Ganon's plans led to his capture, following an unsuccessful invasion of Hyrule. Ganon was taken then by the [[Sage]]s to the [[Arbiter's Grounds]] to be executed.<ref>{{Cite|He was the leader of a band of thieves who invaded Hyrule in the hopes of establishing dominion over the Sacred Realm. He was known as a demon thief, an evil-magic wielder renowned for his ruthlessness... But he was blind... In all of his fury and might, he was blind to any danger, and thus was exposed, subdued, and brought to justice.|Sages|TP}}</ref> This event took place several years after ''Ocarina of Time''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "child ending" and the events of ''Majora's Mask''.


''Twilight Princess'''s placement in the series was confirmed in December 2006 by [[Eiji Aonuma]].<ref>[http://www.zeldawiki.org/Timeline_Quotes#On_Twilight_Princess Nintendo Dream: Eiji Aonuma Interview]</ref> With the release of [[Hyrule Historia]], it is officially established that the events of this game took place before ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''.
''Twilight Princess''{{'}}s placement in the series was confirmed in December 2006 by [[Eiji Aonuma]].<ref>[http://www.zeldawiki.org/Timeline_Quotes#On_Twilight_Princess Nintendo Dream: Eiji Aonuma Interview]</ref> With the release of [[Hyrule Historia]], it is officially established that the events of this game took place before ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''.


=== Completion Records ===
=== Completion Records ===
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Despite the positive reviews, there are mixed opinions in regards of whether the game has surpassed ''Ocarina of Time'' or not, as well as whether the game itself is a current-generation game or an old-generation title delayed multiple times since its 2004 announcement. Likewise, some journalists have criticized the fact that the game undid the ambition factor seen in games like ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'', ''The Wind Waker'',<ref>[http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2009/03/27/majoras-mask-nintendos-fluke/ Majora's Mask - Nintendo's Fluke]</ref><ref>[http://www.gamecritics.com/zelda-twilight-princess/review The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Review]</ref> as well as the fact that the long wait for the game's release wasn't completely paid off in the end.<ref>[http://www.gamecritics.com/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-second-opinion The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Second Opinion]</ref>
Despite the positive reviews, there are mixed opinions in regards of whether the game has surpassed ''Ocarina of Time'' or not, as well as whether the game itself is a current-generation game or an old-generation title delayed multiple times since its 2004 announcement. Likewise, some journalists have criticized the fact that the game undid the ambition factor seen in games like ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'', ''The Wind Waker'',<ref>[http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2009/03/27/majoras-mask-nintendos-fluke/ Majora's Mask - Nintendo's Fluke]</ref><ref>[http://www.gamecritics.com/zelda-twilight-princess/review The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Review]</ref> as well as the fact that the long wait for the game's release wasn't completely paid off in the end.<ref>[http://www.gamecritics.com/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-second-opinion The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Second Opinion]</ref>


In late 2009, Nintendo Power ranked it "fourth" in their list of best ''The Legend of Zelda'' games, citing its presentation and its return to ''Ocarina of Time'''s roots.
In late 2009, Nintendo Power ranked it "fourth" in their list of best ''The Legend of Zelda'' games, citing its presentation and its return to ''Ocarina of Time''{{'}}s roots.


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
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